This report focuses on our performance in 2025/26 (1 April 2025 – 31 March 2026) across key areas aligned with our Safety Plan priorities.
This scheme is made by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Authority (HIWFRA) in accordance with the provisions of the Local Authorities (Members’ Allowances) (England) Regulations 2003 and is effective from 1 April 2026 until 31 March 2030.
Revised in July 2026.
The purpose of this constitution is to set out in a single place and in clear language how Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Authority (HIWFRA) (“the Authority”) works and how it makes decisions.
Updated: July 2026
Reviewed April 2026
Issued pursuant to section 54 of The Modern Slavery Act 2015
This certificate from the auditors confirms that the audit of the Fire Authority’s 2024/25 Statement of Accounts has been completed.
This notice confirms that the audit of the Fire Authority’s 2024/25 Statement of Accounts has concluded.
This notice explains the public inspection rights for the 2025/26 accounts.
The Draft Statement of Accounts has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA). It therefore aims to provide information so that members of the public, including electors and residents of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Fire and Rescue Authority Members, partners, stakeholders and other interested parties can understand the overall financial position of the Authority and the outturn position for 2025/26.
This notice contains some information about publication of the 2025/26 accounts.
The Annual Governance Statement is a legal requirement and has been prepared in accordance with CIPFA guidance. It sets out how the organisation has reviewed and maintained its governance arrangements during the year, ensuring it operates effectively, transparently, and in compliance with relevant laws and regulations. This document is in draft and awaiting signing. It has been published to comply with statutory requirements for the publication of draft accounts. The final signed version will be published in due course and will replace this draft.